Aaron Gwin's SHOCKING Departure from YT and the Secret DOMINATING UCI World Cup Downhill!

In this in-depth podcast episode, we sit down with downhill mountain biking legend Aaron Gwin. This comprehensive conversation covers Aaron's incredible career, from his beginnings in BMX and motocross to his transition into downhill biking where he quickly made a name for himself by securing a top 10 at his first ever World Cup! Gwin shares the highs and lows of his career, including his numerous accomplishments like winning 8 US National Championships, 5 World Cup overall titles, and achieving 20 World Cup victories—including a remarkable win without a chain. The episode dives into his unique approach to racing, the evolution of his bike setups over the years, and the physical and mental challenges he's faced. Gwin also discusses his recent entrepreneurial venture of taking over the Windrock Bike Park, his perspective on the future of the sport, Ken Roczen making the switch to DH and much more. Fans of mountain biking and sports enthusiasts will be inspired by the resilience and dedication that Aaron Gwin brings to the sport.00:00 Intro02:21 Top 10 at first world cup05:29 Childhood Passion for Two Wheels 08:56 Transition from BMX to Motocross 11:28 Downhill Mountain Biking: The New Path13:01 Racing Under Pressure 16:10 The secret to winning 21:51 The last 5 years25:29 Recent Injuries and bad luck 36:08 Racing in 202538:22 Comparing downhill from 2011 to 202542:06 the comeback in 2024 48:30 Thoughts on Warner bros and modern downhill58:40 Red Bull Hardline and Crankworx01:06:09 Prize Money 01:12:34 Comparing Downhill to Motocross01:13:17 Ken Roczen's Potential Move to Downhill01:18:58 First time riding downhill01:26:19 The Next Gene of racers01:29:37 Dakota Norton01:33:48 Motocross retirement 01:36:15 Sam Hill01:41:10 Race run mindset 01:45:38 Best bike 02:01:23 What happened with YT in 201802:07:06 Intense deal02:10:06 Windrock Bikepark02:17:32 Definition of SuccessWatch on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DX1NacMC8Follow Aaron:https://www.instagram.com/aarongwin1/https://www.youtube.com/@GwinnerTubeFollow me:https://linktr.ee/stefangarlicki74